Hello!

My name is Sahara Moon, and I am an independent artist and songwriter from New Jersey creating a mosaic of songs to inspire and heal those on a journey of self-discovery. A little bit about who I am:

In 2016, I began my journey performing along the sidewalks of a small coastal town in New Jersey. Throughout nine years, I’ve performed 400+ shows in the Northeast and Middle Tennessee markets, individually funded three EPs and three singles, founded an artist showcase The Sunshine Series, relocated to Nashville, TN, artist endorsement with Bourgeois Guitars, composed the music for an Award-Winning short-film Dream Boy, hit over twenty million streams worldwide with a cover of Coldplay’s song “Clocks” and supported artists like Robert Cray, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Gabe Dixon, and Los Lonely Boys to name a few.

It takes a village, and I am beyond grateful for the support from friends, family, and a growing community of passionate fans. I have been trying to maintain life as a full-time artist and musician for a long time; performing gigs, merchandise sales, Patreon subscribers, recording vocals, music for tv + film, and taking a few odd jobs here and there to get by. I also create stained glass mosaics on the side and have been selling my artwork at local markets to help raise funds for my record. It may surprise you as to how expensive it really is to maintain an artist career in the music industry. There are many up-front costs in order to tour, perform with players, record music, and produce merchandise. After nine years worth of experience and affording my career thus far out of my own pocket, I can no longer do it alone.

This is where you come in! I am humbly in need of financial support to bring my songs to life. I have my team ready to go. I have the songs including: fan-favorites like "Tough Love," "Green Eyes Like Emerald" and "My Way" which you may have heard live at a show. Now I need funding. If you have experienced healing, inspiration, and joy through my music, it would mean so much to me if you can help me keep going by contributing any amount possible to this campaign.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

I plan to work closely with Mitch Dane who has an incredible studio space in Nashville, TN known as Sputnik Sound Studios. We plan to record ten songs in the studio which will feature a few session players and my long time friend and collaborator, Ray Bohn, on Upright Bass. Approximately, the total project will take up to three weeks to complete and we aim to start tracking by October 1st, 2025.

This body of work will include some of my own personal favorites that I have written. With an overarching theme of longing for self-discovery, phases of grief, and finding the way "home," there is no doubt in my mind that these songs will shed light onto listeners. You can expect an acoustic driven sound that sonically will incorporate blends of folk and jazz. I plan to capture the intimacy and passion of these songs to give you a collection you will want to play on repeat.

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

Some of these numbers may surprise you, however this is the reality of what it costs to make music that will last a lifetime in the music industry.

MAIN GOAL - $20,000

This will cover recording cost of ten songs

$15,400 to hire Mitch Dane at Sputnik Sound Studios for ten songs. Includes:
- studio rental
- studio assistant
- tracking
- production
- mixing
- mastering
$4,600 to hire up to six players. Includes:
- Approximately two days of tracking with three players
- Approximately two days of overdubs with three players

STRETCH GOAL #1 - $25,000

This will cover recording cost and marketing

$1,700 marketing budget for online ads (Meta, Spotify Marquee), blogs, PR.
$1,700 to hire videographer for music videos/content.
$650 to purchase lunch/dinners for everyone in studio.
$600 to hire photographer for album photography.
$350 to purchase 100 CDs

STRETCH GOAL #2 - $30,000

This will cover recording cost, marketing, and vinyl pressing

$1,600 to hire vinyl mastering engineer (includes ten songs, vinyl master, lacquer)
$1,900 to press 250 vinyl records
$1,000 to design and produce T-Shirts
$500 to cover shipping materials and cost

REWARDS

Each and every donation, big or small, means the world to me. I want to give back to YOU, so I will reward each person who contributes to my fundraising campaign EARLY ACCESS TO THE ALBUM via a digital download - weeks before it releases to everyone else!

Donate $150 - receive a digital copy of handwritten lyrics for one song.
Donate $200 - receive a signed physical copy of handwritten lyrics for one song (and opt into sharing mailing address).
Donate $500 - receive a signed handmade mosaic coaster set in the mail (and opt into sharing mailing address).
Donate $1,500 - receive a surprise design of a handmade, one-of-a-kind stained glass mosaic piece (and opt into sharing mailing address).
Donate $2,500 or more - receive the opportunity to host a private house concert with additional thank you gifts and credit on the record.

IF WE REACH STRETCH GOAL #1 ($25,000), each person who has donated $500 or more (and opts into sharing their mailing address) will receive a SIGNED VINYL RECORD. Disclaimer: if we do not reach the stretch goal, there is no guarantee I will be able to press vinyl due to the expense.

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you for your time and consideration to be a part of this journey. I have poured my soul into my vision as an artist, and I know that, with your help, we can build a masterpiece that will last beyond our lifetime.

With love and gratitude,

Sahara Moon

(Cover Photo: Shane Nourie)

Help Sahara Moon record a studio album!

Let's make it happen - together!

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